Tenderloin Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tenderloin
Stay near popular Tenderloin attractions
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
San Francisco Bridge to Bridge Cruise (90-minutes)
Our pick of the best Tenderloin Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel
"As Good as It gets for the area and price. Nice pool. Convenient parking. There is a lot of homeless in the area but they don't seem to be bad people. just minding their own business. I was never asked for any money walking down the streets."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The hotel was in an amazing location. Rooms were clean and the staff was very helpful and friendly. We could walk to most all attractions. The breakfast was spectacular. I loved the fire tables with the seating. We were disappointed there was no hot tub and we could hear the upstairs people walking ..."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The Pickwick Hotel
"Great stay."
Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Somewhat dissapointing"
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Tenderloin
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
